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Dr. S.S. Biswas (b. 1938), Former Director General, National Museum, also Vice-Chancellor of the National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Museology (Deemed University) is presently holding the prestigious position of President (India-ICOMOS).  He is an eminent archaeologist, art-historian and museologist of the country.  In his various capacities in Archaeological Survey of India; Director, Indian Museum, Kolkata; Director General, National Museum, New Delhi, he has contributed substantially in building up many cultural institutions specially the museums, as also promoting the cause of archaeology and museum profession in India and also in the Asia Pacific region.  He has several books and articles to his credit which are valuable with regard to his firsthand knowledge and acquaintance with the art and archaeological artifacts.  He has widely traveled throughout the world, leading several high power delegations and also arranged exhibitions and exchange programmes for bringing the cross-cultural identity and co-operation between different nations.